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  • Basins: Definition, Types, and Examples | Geosciences
    A bowl shaped area that is almost completely surrounded by higher grounds is called a basin.

    Here are some examples of basins:

    * Drainage Basin: A region where surface water drains into a common outlet, like a river or lake.

    * Sedimentary Basin: A geological depression where sediments accumulate over time.

    * Ocean Basin: A large, low-lying area of the Earth's ocean floor.

    * Intermontane Basin: A basin located between mountains.

    The key characteristic of a basin is its concavity, meaning it's lower in the center than the surrounding area.

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